These days, social media has been buzzing intensely about manteconchas, a creation that some label as “ancient.” The fusion of mantecada and concha has driven the country wild. But do you know how they originated? Who came up with the idea? Why have they been so successful? Here are 7 things you didn't know about manteconchas. This way, you'll know what everyone is talking about.

1. This combination of two traditional Mexican breads originated in Querétaro, at the bakery El Manantial.
2. It is said that the idea came about thanks to the “Niño Concha,” a boy who, at his birthday party, wanted to dress up as a concha.
3. Due to their caloric content (275 kilocalories per 100 grams), manteconchas will have to pay taxes.
4. The creation of manteconchas has led to new combinations of sweet bread such as donchas, conchurras, and mantemuertos.
5. Manteconchas gained popularity thanks to a social media post by a customer, which went viral, and soon everyone was asking where to buy them.
6. The bakery El Manantial started with a production of 35 manteconchas. The next day, production increased to over 2,000 pieces.
7. Today, manteconchas have reached various states in Mexico and it is rumored that they have also made their way to the United States.

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